Cat Care

We all know that looking after our furry friends comes with its ups and downs. Even the most patient and loving cat owner can be tested when they come home to scratched furniture and ripped couches! And we know how tough it can be on the whole family when our beloved pets are not well.

Your brand new kitten may be scampering about the house as if it owns it, but there a number of important things that you should keep in mind to make their introduction to their new home as easy as possible.

We’ve put together a useful guide for what your pets can and can’t eat. Some foods can poison your pets and others can even rupture their organs. If you’ve ever wondered what foods are dangerous, then you’ve come to the right place.

Desexing your cat or kitten is a standard routine operation where the vet removes your cat’s reproductive organs to prevent breeding and to help ensure a more stress free co-habitation between humans and their cats. Learn about cat desexing benefits, when the best time is to desex your cat and the cost implications of spaying/neutering your cat.

There are number of serious infections your cat or kitten can be affected by which are preventable by getting your cat vaccinated. If you don’t vaccinate, you cat’s wellbeing could be at risk. Cat vaccinations are not only a cost effective way to protect your beloved family member, they can also help you avoid the stress of having an ill pet and the high cost of vet treatment.

Dr. Katrina Warren - Easing stress when my pet isn't well

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2 months free for kittens!

Congrats on your new bundle of joy...

To ensure your precious fur baby is covered from the start, we'd like to offer you 2 months free pet insurance in your first year. This promo will be automatically applied on sign up for pets under 12 months old.2

Any advice provided is general only, has been prepared without taking in to account your objectives, financial situation or needs and may not be right for you. Consequently, before acting on this information, you should consider the appropriateness of this information having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs. You should obtain and consider the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) in deciding whether to acquire or continue to hold, Bow Wow Meow Pet Insurance.

2 The 2 months free offer entitles you to the equivalent of 2 months free premium over the first year of cover. The discount will be spread over the course of the first year and deducted from the standard monthly payment. This offer only applies to new policies for eligible pets under the age of 12 months and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. We may revoke this offer at any time without notice to you.3 Offer only eligible to policy holders who continue to hold their policy after the 21-day cooling off period has ended. Offer also applies each policy year where you change your contact details or your pet’s tag is lost. Limit of one (1) Pet ID Tag per policy year.4 As long as you continue to renew your policy and there are no breaks, lapse or change in the level of cover after your pet reaches the age of 9 (subject to the applicable terms and conditions).5 You may apply for a review of a Pre-existing Condition exclusion after 18 months of the original policy Commencement Date and provided your vet has verified your Pet has been free from clinical signs, symptoms or recurrence of the Pre-existing Condition. For more details refer to the Product Disclosure Statement.6 According to productreview.com.au7 Refer to the applicable Product Disclosure Statement for details of Bow Wow Meow Pet Insurance cover.8 Only applies to treatments under the optional Routine Care cover. Refer to the Product Disclosure Statement for further details.9 Refer to the applicable Product Disclosure Statement for further details.10 Terms and conditions apply. Refer to the applicable Product Disclosure Statement for further details.11 Excluding pre-existing conditions.12 For more information about our policy options and any terms and conditions, refer to the Product Disclosure Statement.13 This is an example only. Not all conditions and treatment will be covered. Refer to the Product Disclosure Statement for details of Bow Wow Meow Pet Insurance cover.14 This is based on how Bow Wow Meow policy holders have insured their pets from 1/10/2017 – 30/09/2018.15 Most common health issues for this pet/breed from 1/10/2017 – 30/09/2018.16 This is based on Bow Wow Meow policy holders who made claims for this pet/breed from 1/10/2017 – 30/09/2018.